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American writer (1902–1967) best known for such works as Weary Blues and The Ways of White Folks. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 Carl Van Vechten photo of

American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem ‘Trees,’ who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. ALS, on

ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, February 23, 1880. Brief letter to Oscar C. Colton. In full: “I hasten to send you and your cla

French lexicographer and philosopher (1801–1881). Collection of four ALSs, all in French, each signed “E. Littre,” all multi-page, ranging in date fro

Highly influential, Nobel Prize–winning German novelist and social critic (1875–1955). Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed in ink. Double-ma

ALS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, December 20. Letter of thanks for a Christmas gift. In full: “You are very kind t

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, January 20, 1977. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I am just recovering from a fall, so I must be brief.

Uncommon, untranslated ALS in Spanish, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 31, 1962. In fine condition, with a few small e

Exquisite abstract print, 4.25 x 5.5, possibly an artist’s proof, of an etching from L'Antitête, signed in the lower border in pencil, “...

ALS in French, signed “F. Mistral,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, December 13, 1894. Letter to an unidentified woman. In part (translate